2018 Vans BMX Pro Cup Australia

Five Dock, AUS. (April 29, 2018) – The second annual Vans BMX Pro Cup series kicked off in Five Dock, Australia yesterday as 47 of the world’s leading men and women BMX park terrain riders rallied for the series’ first Pro Tour event of the season. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on two wheels, 2017’s Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champion Larry Edgar’s speed defying runs granted him the Australia Pro Cup victory, taking first place for carrying out colossal trick combinations that awed the crowd at the historical Five Dock Skatepark.

Larry Edgar

“I’m stoked to be back, this event is such a good time,” proclaims first place winner, Larry Edgar. “Riding with all my friends and watching everyone push the limits of their riding is so fun.”

Sergio Layos

No stranger to the podium, second place charger Sergio Layos dominated the course with smooth style and powerful riding, while Brisbane local Alex Hiam put together technical runs that showcased a 360 pocket transfer from the teardrop to the quarterpipe to earn the Vans Best Line award and a proper third place finish.

The women’s Pro Tour division showcased remarkable a competition as Spain’s up-and-coming Teresa Azcoaga ruled the course with some of the biggest airs of the day to claim the women’s Vans BMX Pro Cup first place title and the Vans Best Trick award with a no-hander over the spine. Tailing Azcoaga in second place with solid amplitude and unwavering bike control throughout the entire course was Arizona’s Angie Marino, while New Zealand’s Ellie Chew’s back-to-back bowl transfers placed her third.

Teresa Azcoaga

“This is the first BMX contest I’ve ever won,” admits the Australia women’s Pro Tour winner Azcoaga. “I’m at a loss of words, I didn’t know what to expect coming into this contest. I’m so happy!”

AUSTRALIA PRO TOUR RESULTS – FINALS

Larry Edgar

Sergio Layos

Alex Hiam

Dennis Enarson

Chris James

Corey Walsh

Dylan Lewis

Jason Watts

Matty Cranmer

Pat Casey

VANS BEST TRICK – Dennis Enarson with his barspin to fence ride.
VANS BEST LINE – Alex Hiam with a 360 pocket transfer from the teardrop to the quarterpipe.

RED BULL BEST TRICK

Jason Watts with his no hander to nose manual on the Red Bull extension.

The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series World Championships will take place in Málaga, Spain on September 23 to crown the official 2018 Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champions. For new updates and more information on competition format, locations, athletes and more, please visit www.vansbmxprocup.com.

ABOUT VANS BMX PRO CUP SERIESThe Vans BMX Pro Cup series debuted in 2017 as the world’s definitive platform for BMX park terrain competition, showcasing the most talented BMX athletes from across the globe. The Vans BMX Pro Cup kicks off its second season in Sydney, Australia as the series embarks on a four-stop world tour, concluding with the crowning of the 2018 Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champion in Málaga, Spain. For more information on competition format, locations, athletes and sanctioning, please visit vansbmxprocup.com.